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The Senate assembled at 2:00 P.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Beloved, these are stewardship days. Hear St. Paul to the Romans, Chapter 12 (vv. 6-7) (NRSV):
"We have gifts that differ according
to the grace given to us:
Prophecy, in proportion to faith;
Ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in
teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation;
The giver, in generosity; the leader, in
diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness."
Let us pray.
Lord God of us all, as we come, refreshed, to face the opportunities and pressures of a new week, with its unknown demands, its strange problems, and its unrevealed risks, we pray for a fresh vision of what is good for South Carolina. We pray for a new and clearer revelation of Your will for our common life.
As we take up the budget, give us the wisdom and judgment of Solomon, and the patience of Job.
We remember before Your Throne of Grace our colleague, Your servant, John Land, in the passing from this life of his mother. Grant the comfort and peace of the Gospel upon him and his family.
So, dear Lord, grant to us all, Your servants, each in our own spheres of responsibility, strength to labor, patience to endure, and perseverance in the things that really matter.
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
February 21, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Compact Commission, with term to commence February 21, 1995, and to expire coterminous with the Governor:
Governor's:
The Honorable Terry E. Haskins, Speaker Pro Tempore, South Carolina House of Representatives, 505 Blatt Building, Columbia, S.C. 29211 VICE Heyward G. Shealy (resigned)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
March 3, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, Governing Board of the Department of Natural Resources, with term to commence July 1, 1990, and to expire July 1, 1996:
6th Congressional District:
Mr. Phillip D. Lowe, 3215 Lakeshore Drive, Florence, S.C. 29501 VICE Howard H. Poston, Jr. (resigned)
Referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
March 27, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Advisory Board for Victim Assistance, with term to commence August 1, 1994, and to expire August 1, 1999:
At-Large:
Mr. Gerald A. Smauldon, 2111 Long Shadow Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29223 VICE William Saunders (resigned)
Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
April 3, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Mental Health Commission, with term to expire July 31, 1998:
5th Congressional District:
Mr. Douglas F. Gay, 337 Plantation Road, Rock Hill, S.C. 29732 VICE Wesley W. Boone/Louise Hassenplug (resigned)
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
April 10, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith appointments for confirmation. These appointments are made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and are, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Board of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, with term to commence March 15, 1993, and to expire March 15, 1999:
2nd Congressional District:
Mr. J. Graham Shaw, 542 Shadowood Drive, Irmo, S.C. 29063 VICE J. Rhett Jackson
Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
Initial Appointment, Director of the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, with term to commence January 12, 1995, and to expire at the pleasure of the Governor:
Mr. William E. Gunn, 4422 Kilbourne Road, Columbia, S.C. 29205 VICE Michael J. Cavanaugh (resigned)
Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
Initial Appointment, Juvenile Parole Board, with term to commence June 30, 1995, and to expire June 30, 1999:
At-Large:
Karen A. Walto, R.N., 29040 Snapper Point, Tega Cay, S.C. 29715 VICE Emma D. Holmes
Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
April 11, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith appointments for confirmation. These appointments are made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and are, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, John De La Howe School Board of Trustees, with term to commence April 1, 1993, and to expire April 1, 1998:
At-Large:
Mr. Augustus Burgdorf, Post Office Box 1718, Greenwood, S.C. 29648 VICE Tommy Graham
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, State Commission on Higher Education, with term to commence July 26, 1995, and to expire July 26, 1999:
At-Large:
Mr. J. Randolph Ayers, 1203 Walnut Grove - Pauline Road, Pauline, S.C. 29374 VICE Elaine T. Freeman
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Advisory Board for Victim Assistance, with term to commence August 1, 1994, and to expire August 1, 1999:
Court/Victim Assistance:
Ms. Ethel D. Lowry, Moss Justice Center, 1675-1B York Highway, York, S.C. 29745-7424 VICE Trudy M. Gregorie
Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
April 12, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith appointments for confirmation. These appointments are made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and are, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, State Board of Barber Examiners, with term to commence June 30, 1994, and to expire June 30, 1998:
Master:
Ms. Karen J. Scott, Post Office Box 6, Pelzer, S.C. 29669-0006 VICE Thomas Brant (resigned)
Referred to the General Committee.
Initial Appointment, Tax Board of Review, with term to commence March 16, 1995, and to expire coterminous with the Governor:
2nd Congressional District:
Mr. E. Carew Rice, III, Harvey & Battey, P.A., Post Office Drawer 1107, Beaufort, S.C. 29901-1107 VICE David G. Fawcett
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 1995, and to expire May 19, 2002, service to begin December 10, 1995:
Horry:
Ms. Frances B. Gilbert, Post Office Box 260001, Conway, S.C. 29526-2601 VICE Ralph Ellis
Referred to the General Committee.
Reappointment, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, with term to commence July 1, 1994, and to expire July 1, 2000:
4th Congressional District:
Mr. Robert H. Chapman, III, 132 Avant Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29302
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, State Board of Pharmacy, with term to commence April 4, 1995, and to expire coterminous with the Governor:
Pharmacist At-Large:
Hubert F. Mobley, R.Ph., Mobley Drugs, Inc., 403 West Meeting Street, Lancaster, S.C. 29720 VICE Leon Ficklin, Jr.
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
April 13, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, State Ethics Commission, with term to commence June 30, 1995, and to expire June 30, 2000:
At-Large:
Mr. Frank B. Washington, 2225 Lorick Avenue, Columbia, S.C. 29203 VICE Adriene B. Wright
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
April 17, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs, with term to commence June 30, 1995, and to expire June 30, 1999:
At-Large:
Mr. Cary H. Hall, Jr., Post Office Box 728, Greenville, S.C. 29602 VICE Clarence H. Buurman
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
April 18, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation, with term to commence March 15, 1995, and to expire March 15, 2002:
6th Congressional District:
Ms. Deanne C. Jolly, 7421 Parkview Drive, Columbia, S.C. 29223-4870 VICE Henry Allyn Morris (resigned)
Referred to the Committee on Education.
April 19, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, Juvenile Parole Board, with term to commence September 30, 1991, and to expire June 30, 1995:
At-Large:
Mr. W.C. Jenkins, 3300 Ebenezer Chase Drive, Florence, S.C. 29501 VICE Herbert J. Walton (resigned)
Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
April 21, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith appointments for confirmation. These appointments are made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and are, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointments, Scenic Highways Committee, with terms to commence July 14, 1994, and to expire July 14, 1996:
General Public - New Seat:
Mr. John N. Hardee, 296 Tombee Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29209 VICE
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Outdoor Advertising:
Mr. Douglas W. McFarland, Mac Advertising, Inc., 2567 Oscar Johnson Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29405
Mr. Hal W. Stevenson, Post Office Box 11384, Columbia, S.C. 29221
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
April 24, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith appointments for confirmation. These appointments are made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and are, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointments, Scenic Highways Committee, with terms to commence July 14, 1994, and to expire July 14, 1996:
Farm:
Ms. Betty J. DeWitt, 4633 Hoffmeyer Road, Darlington, S.C. 29532
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Highway Beautification:
Mr. Larry F. Bragg, Keep America Beautiful Committee, 1551 21st Avenue North, Suite One, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
April 25, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Mental Health Commission, with term to commence March 21, 1992, and to expire March 21, 1997:
4th Congressional District:
Ms. Rhonda W. Baker, 8 Vendue Court, Simpsonville, S.C. 29681 VICE Richard K. Eckstrom (resigned)
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 1859
Promulgated by Budget and Control Board - Research and Statistics
Data Reporting Requirements Pertaining to Submission of Ambulatory Medical Encounter Data
Received by Lt. Governor April 24, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date March 30, 1996
Document No. 1860
Promulgated by Budget and Control Board - Research and Statistics
Data Reporting Requirements Pertaining to S.C. Hospitals
Received by Lt. Governor April 24, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date March 30, 1996
Document No. 1862
Promulgated by Commissioners of Pilotage
Port of Charleston - Harbor Pilots
Received by Lt. Governor April 24, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation
120 day review expiration date March 30, 1996
Document No. 1869
Promulgated by Department of Natural Resources
Seasons, Limits, Hunting Methods on WMAs
Received by Lt. Governor April 24, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
120 day review expiration date March 30, 1996
The following was received:
Document No. 1766
Promulgated by Real Estate Appraisers Board, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Regulations Relating to Licensing, Certification, Fees, Continuing Education of Real Estate Appraisers
Received by Lt. Governor April 12, 1994
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day review expiration date March 19, 1995
Withdrawn and resubmitted April 20, 1995
On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, at 2:00 P.M., Senator LAND was granted a leave of absence for today and tomorrow.
At 2:40 P.M., Senator ROSE requested a leave of absence from 6:00 P.M. today until 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 2, 1995.
At 2:40 P.M., Senator SETZLER requested a leave of absence from 6:30 - 8:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 2, 1995.
H. 3907 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DRYCLEANING FACILITY DISCHARGE REHABILITATION, TO CREATE THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION TRUST FUND AND PROVIDE FOR ITS USES, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR RECEIVING SITE REHABILITATION FUNDS, TO REQUIRE DRYCLEANING FACILITIES TO REGISTER AND PAY FEES, TO ESTABLISH SURCHARGES FOR CONDUCTING A DRYCLEANING BUSINESS OR FOR PRODUCING OR IMPORTING DRYCLEANING SOLVENTS, AND TO ESTABLISH THE DRYCLEANING ADVISORY COUNCIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES.
Senator LANDER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Medical Affairs.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator LANDER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was committed to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
H. 4009 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND LAND-CLEARING DEBRIS LANDFILLS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1786, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Resolution was committed to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
The following were introduced:
S. 797 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-53-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A BAIL BONDSMAN, PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, PROVIDE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 798 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS AND SURRENDER OF DEFENDANT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE COURT, AT THE HEARING, MAY ORDER THE SURETY TO REFUND TO THE DEFENDANT ANY FEES PAID TOWARD THE BAIL BOND AFTER DEDUCTING THE SURETY'S ACTUAL COSTS, REASONABLE EXPENSES, AND REASONABLE FEES AS DETERMINED BY THE COURT, DELETE CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE SURETY TO TAKE THE DEFENDANT BEFORE THE MAGISTRATE OR MUNICIPAL JUDGE HAVING ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 799 -- Senators Bryan, Giese and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURTS AND MAGISTRATE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS BY JUVENILES, SO AS TO INCLUDE VIOLATIONS OF LITTER LAWS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 800 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO CHARTERS FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING THE CREATION OF NEW CLASSES OF STOCK; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-410, RELATING TO MEMBERS, STOCKHOLDERS, AND BONDHOLDERS OF THE CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORIZED INVESTORS AND INVESTMENT LIMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-450, RELATING TO VOTING BY STOCKHOLDERS AND MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS TO MAKE THEM CONSISTENT AND COMPATIBLE WITH HAVING NEW CLASSES OF STOCK; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOANS TO THE CORPORATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS FOR LOAN LIMITS AND INVESTMENT LIMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-630, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 33-37-470 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF NEW CLASSES OF STOCK AND ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 37, TITLE 33 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 801 -- Senators Peeler, Leatherman, Martin, J. Verne Smith and McGill: A JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO RESTRUCTURE AND CONSOLIDATE STATE LEVEL PROGRAMS WHICH PLAN, FUND, REGULATE, AND DELIVER LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY; AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN WHICH ADDRESSES LOCAL LEVEL COORDINATION OF THESE SERVICES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 802 -- Senators Mescher, Rose and Richter: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING BERKELEY COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF BERKELEY COUNTY.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 803 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Rose and Richter: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND TO THE GOVERNING BODIES OF SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING CHARLESTON COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF CHARLESTON COUNTY.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 804 -- Senators Rose, McConnell and Mescher: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING DORCHESTER COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF DORCHESTER COUNTY.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 805 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. ALLEN D. EDWARDS OF ROCK HILL ON HIS SELECTION AS THE "1995 OUTSTANDING OLDER SOUTH CAROLINIAN".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 806 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO DAVID WELLS, JR., OF ALCOLU FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
H. 4172 -- Rep. Stoddard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1995, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, AND THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1995 OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the House of Representatives and the Senate meet in joint session in the Hall of the House at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 10, 1995, for the purpose of electing members of the Boards of Trustees of Coastal Carolina University, the Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, and the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, to succeed those members whose terms expire in 1995 or whose positions otherwise must be filled.
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
H. 4173 -- Reps. Cooper, Waldrop and J. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1995, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING FIVE SPECIFIED MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the House of Representatives and the Senate shall meet in joint session in the Hall of the House on Wednesday, May 10, 1995, immediately following the election of college and university trustees for the purpose of electing members of the Legislative Audit Council as follows:
(1) a member who is an attorney for a term to expire in 2001;
(2) a member who is a certified public accountant or a licensed public accountant for a term to expire in 2001;
(3) a public member for a term to expire in 2001;
(4) a public member for a term to expire in 1999;
(5) a public member for a term to expire in 1997.
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
H. 3123 -- Reps. R. Smith and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-45, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFISCATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CONFISCATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND PLATES AND PROVISIONS REGARDING THE REINSTATEMENT FEE, THE PER DIEM FINE, AND OTHER MONETARY PENALTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 38-77-175 AND 56-7-12, RELATING TO VERIFICATION OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGE UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A TRAFFIC TICKET.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 3201 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLACES IN WHICH SMOKING IS PROHIBITED UNDER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS MAY MAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES SMOKE FREE AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT HAD A NONSMOKING POLICY IN EFFECT BEFORE AUGUST 1, 1990; AND TO DESIGNATE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT AS CHAPTER 95, TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 3273 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-3310 AND 56-3-3320, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE BIENNIAL FEE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PLATE MUST BE PERMANENT, AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE LICENSE PLATE BE ISSUED ON A BIENNIAL BASIS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 3300 -- Reps. Limehouse, Fleming, Allison, G. Brown, J. Brown, Cain, Chamblee, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Fair, Felder, Fulmer, Hallman, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hodges, Huff, Hutson, Kinon, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Limbaugh, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McTeer, Phillips, Rice, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, Shissias, D. Smith, Stoddard, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Wells, Whatley, Wilder, Wright, A. Young, Cobb-Hunter, Baxley, Kelley, Keyserling, Govan, Inabinett, H. Brown, Witherspoon, Simrill, Keegan, Townsend, Kennedy, Jaskwhich, Stuart, L. Whipper, Stille, Byrd, Meacham, Law, Riser, Dantzler, Richardson, J. Young, Seithel and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-3-400, 23-3-420, AND 23-3-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC NOTIFICATION WHEN A SEX OFFENDER RESIDES OR INTENDS TO RESIDE IN A COMMUNITY, AND REQUIRE THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE OFFENDER INTENDS TO RESIDE OR IS RESIDING TO RELEASE THIS INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 23-3-490 RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3518 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT", SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "COVERED CLAIM"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-100, RELATING TO THE SAME ACT, THE REQUIREMENT THAT CLAIMANTS EXHAUST RIGHTS UNDER OTHER POLICIES, AND CLAIMS RECOVERABLE FROM MORE THAN ONE ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ANY RECOVERY UNDER THIS ACT MUST BE REDUCED BY THE STATUTORY CAP APPLICABLE TO THE OTHER INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION OR ITS EQUIVALENT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
H. 3557 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CIVIC ORGANIZATION WHICH IS TAX EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(c)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE IS ALSO NOT REQUIRED TO FILE THESE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3567 -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-1-95, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMITS AND LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON THE ISSUE OF A PERMIT OR LICENSE FOLLOWING SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION TO ANY PERSON WITHIN THE THIRD DEGREE OF KINSHIP TO THE PERSON WHOSE PERMIT OR LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED AND TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON ISSUING A PERMIT OR LICENSE FOLLOWING SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION TO A PARTNER OR PERSON WITH A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE PREMISES OF THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH THE PERMIT OR LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3584 -- Reps. Allison and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1995 MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER, TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT MEMBERS TO SERVE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED AND QUALIFY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES, FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND CONDUCT OF THE ELECTIONS, AND TO PROHIBIT CANDIDATES FOR SUCH OFFICES FROM REQUESTING OR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM POLITICAL PARTIES OR FROM SUGGESTING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION ON CAMPAIGN LITERATURE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 3630 -- Reps. Kelley, Keegan, Worley, Martin, Trotter, Witherspoon and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-990, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON SALES BY RETAIL DEALERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS FOR CONSUMPTION IN COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3652 -- Reps. Keegan, Meacham, A. Young, Cobb-Hunter, Wofford, Bailey, Delleney, Worley, Whatley, Kelley, Thomas, Gamble, Koon, Seithel, Wells, Huff, Witherspoon, Riser, Martin, Spearman, McTeer and Fulmer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXPUNGEMENT OF A CRIMINAL RECORD, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE EXPUNGEMENT OF A CRIMINAL RECORD FOR A CRIME CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 16.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3676 -- Reps. Trotter, Meacham, Hutson, P. Harris, L. Whipper, Cooper, Townsend, Simrill, Tripp, Cain, Hines, S. Whipper, Neilson, Kirsh, Limehouse, Anderson, Robinson, Breeland, Rice, Chamblee, Marchbanks, Easterday, Stoddard, Waldrop, Spearman and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PERSON IS CONSIDERED TO BE PRACTICING DENTAL HYGIENE, SO AS TO REVISE CIRCUMSTANCES IN SCHOOL SETTINGS UNDER WHICH A SEALANT MAY BE APPLIED AND A PROPHYLAXIS PERFORMED BY A DENTAL HYGIENIST.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 3711 -- Reps. Baxley, G. Brown, Elliott, Wright, Worley, Jennings and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-105 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE, UPON CERTIFICATION AND SUPERVISION, DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND EXPANDED DUTY DENTAL ASSISTANTS TO MONITOR NITROUS OXIDE ANESTHESIA.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 3712 -- Reps. Baxley, G. Brown, Elliott, Wright, Worley, Jennings and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PERSON IS CONSIDERED TO BE PRACTICING DENTAL HYGIENE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON CERTIFICATION AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A DENTIST A DENTAL HYGIENIST MAY ADMINISTER INFILTRATION ANESTHESIA.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 3745 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-330 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT CREATED FOR HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TO CONVEY PROPERTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3760 -- Reps. Klauber, Vaughn and Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE AGENTS AND EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO FEE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION OR BY ANY REGULATION PROMULGATED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE CHARGED TO, IMPOSED UPON, OR COLLECTED FROM OR ON BEHALF OF ANY PERSON EXEMPTED FROM THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
H. 3777 -- Reps. Neilson, Inabinett, Robinson, Littlejohn, S. Whipper, Sandifer, Rice, Allison, Stuart, Stille, Richardson and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 TO TITLE 8 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF PROSPECTIVE STATE EMPLOYEES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3785 -- Reps. Sharpe, Knotts, Hutson, Limehouse, Littlejohn, A. Young, Whatley, Fleming, Bailey, Fair, Easterday, Allison, Meacham, Walker, Moody-Lawrence, R. Smith, Neal, Tripp, Neilson, Stille, Davenport, Witherspoon, Hines, Vaughn, Rice, Cato, Haskins, Sandifer, Shissias, Mason, Riser, J. Brown, Wright, Wofford, Richardson, J. Harris, Dantzler and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MASSEURS AND MASSEUSES, TO ENACT THE MASSAGE PRACTICE ACT SO AS TO CREATE THE BOARD OF MASSAGE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO ESTABLISH LICENSURE AND RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS; TO DEFINE ACTS OF MISCONDUCT AND TO PROVIDE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND PROCEDURES FOR MISCONDUCT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 3786 -- Reps. Keyserling and Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-785 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR A COPY OF THE STATE'S INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY PLAN PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991, TO REQUIRE A RAILROAD OWNER TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF HIS INTENT TO ABANDON A RIGHT-OF-WAY, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT OR DISCONTINUANCE INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO THE PUBLIC, AND TO REQUIRE RAILROADS TO SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNUALLY A LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR RAIL LINES IN THE STATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 3787 -- Reps. Richardson, Cotty, Rice, Cobb-Hunter, Keyserling, J. Brown, Worley, S. Whipper, Limehouse, Moody-Lawrence, Byrd, Shissias, Herdklotz, Lloyd, D. Smith, Wilkes, Mason and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES FOR PURPOSES OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PRORATED LICENSES; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-33-220, RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE PROVISION ALLOWING PRORATION OF LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REFUNDS IN CASES OF CERTAIN LICENSES ISSUED AFTER NOVEMBER, 1994.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3809 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Keegan, Kelley and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1920, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF VENISON IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
H. 3845 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF THE JURY LIST FOR EACH COUNTY FROM A TAPE OF PERSONS HOLDING A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS JURY LIST SHALL BE FURNISHED IN 1995 AND EVERY THIRD YEAR THEREAFTER RATHER THAN EACH YEAR, AND TO REVISE THE MONTHS IN WHICH THE LIST IS COMPILED AND FURNISHED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3867 -- Reps. Limehouse, Hutson, Rhoad, Riser and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-235, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST TAKING STRIPED BASS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE LENGTH OF THE STRIPED BASS PROHIBITION AND THE RESTRICTED AREA IN THE SANTEE RIVER AND PROVIDE FOR A RESTRICTION IN THE TAILRACE CANAL AND THE COOPER AND WANDO RIVERS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
H. 3871 -- Reps. Limehouse, Harrell, Bailey, Seithel, Herdklotz, Cain, Sandifer, Hines, Fleming, Huff, Clyburn, Richardson, Keyserling, Fair, Tripp, Rice, R. Smith, Allison, Wells, Riser, Kirsh, Simrill, Wright and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING OUTSIDE OF A BUSINESS OR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PERMIT A VEHICLE USED SOLELY FOR COLLECTING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE OR RECOVERED MATERIALS TO STOP OR STAND ON A ROAD, STREET, OR HIGHWAY TO COLLECT SOLID WASTE OR RECOVERED MATERIALS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 3878 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1760, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF WHITE PERCH, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ONLY FRESH FISH ON ICE WITH AN INVOICE NOT OVER TWO WEEKS OLD MAY BE SOLD, THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF FROZEN FISH, AND THE DATES THE FISH MAY BE SOLD.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
H. 3881 -- Reps. H. Brown, Boan and McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-1-1970, 9-8-240, 9-9-240, AND 9-11-350 SO AS TO CONFORM THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING BENEFITS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 3897 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-17-230 AND 50-17-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONRESIDENT AND RESIDENT GIGGING LICENSES IN GAME ZONE 11.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
H. 3905 -- Reps. Wright, Quinn and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSING A SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR COSTS TO THE DISTRICT OF EDUCATING A CHILD NOT A RESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HE ATTENDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 3915 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE MEMBERS ARE SELECTED; TO ADD SECTION 59-103-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE TRANSFERABILITY OF UNDERGRADUATE COURSES BETWEEN TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS, COORDINATE WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION THE APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSES, AND REVIEW UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION STANDARDS FOR IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-60, RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AS A RECIPIENT OF SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS AND DELETE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AS WELL AS THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MAY REFER TO THE COMMISSION CERTAIN REQUESTS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-90 RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF OF THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSION TO SERVE AT ITS PLEASURE WITH NO GRIEVANCE RIGHTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE OTHER PROFESSIONAL STAFF COMPLEMENT OF THE COMMISSION SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RATHER THAN THE COMMISSION; AND TO CREATE A JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE GOVERNANCE, OPERATION, AND STRUCTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 4138 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT WHEN A FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THE YEAR IN EFFECT.
Read the first time and on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, H. 4138 was ordered to receive a second reading with notice of general amendments on Tuesday, May 2, 1995.
H. 4139 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH ITS 1996 SESSION THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ITS APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES AND THE GOVERNOR USE A "ZERO-BASE" BUDGET PROCESS IN THE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 4145 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, RELATING TO VIDEO GAME MACHINES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1827, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 4146 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO CONFORM SOUTH CAROLINA'S METHOD OF IMPOSING AN EXCISE TAX ON MOTOR FUEL TO FEDERAL LAW; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 39-41-20, 39-41-30, 39-41-40, 39-41-50, 39-41-60, 39-41-100, 39-41-110, 39-41-120, 39-41-130, AND 39-41-140 RELATING TO PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SECTIONS 12-27-210, 12-27-220, 12-27-230, 12-27-240, 12-27-250, 12-27-260, 12-27-270, 12-27-280, 12-27-300, 12-27-310, 12-27-320, 12-27-330, 12-27-340, 12-27-350, 12-27-360, 12-27-510, 12-27-520, 12-27-530, 12-27-540, 12-27-550, 12-27-560, 12-27-570, 12-27-580, 12-27-590, 12-27-600, 12-27-610, 12-27-710, 12-27-720, 12-27-730, 12-27-740, 12-27-750, 12-27-760, 12-27-770, 12-27-780, 12-27-790, 12-27-800, 12-27-810, 12-27-820, 12-27-830, 12-27-1010, 12-27-1110, 12-27-1120, 12-27-1210, 12-27-1220, 12-27-1230, 12-27-1240, 12-27-1250, 12-27-1260, 12-27-1265, AND 12-27-1510 RELATING TO GASOLINE TAXES, SECTIONS 12-29-10, 12-29-20, 12-29-30, 12-29-40, 12-29-110, 12-29-120, 12-29-130, 12-29-140, 12-29-150, 12-29-310, 12-29-320, 12-29-340, 12-29-350, 12-29-360, 12-29-370, 12-29-380, 12-29-390, 12-29-400, 12-29-410, 12-29-420, 12-29-430, 12-29-440, 12-29-610, 12-29-620, and 12-29-630 RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS OTHER THAN GASOLINE, AND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 27, TITLE 12, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR GASOLINE TAXES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 4166 -- Reps. Robinson, Marchbanks, Rice and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 260 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PICKENS COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1998 ELECTION, THE THREE AT-LARGE SEATS ON THE BOARD SHALL BE NUMBERED CONSECUTIVELY AND CANDIDATES SHALL FILE FOR AND BE ELECTED FROM SPECIFIC AT-LARGE SEATS, TO STAGGER THE TERMS OF THE THREE AT-LARGE MEMBERS ELECTED IN 1998, AND TO PROVIDE A FILING FEE FOR ELECTION TO THESE OFFICES.
Read the first time and referred to the Pickens Delegation.
H. 4167 -- Reps. Fleming and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 288 OF 1987, RELATING TO THE UNION-LAURENS HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE IT FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS, AND REQUIRE THE TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS RESIDE IN UNION COUNTY.
Read the first time and on motion of Senator LANDER, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
Senator WILSON from the General Committee submitted a favorable report on:
S. 370 -- Senators Bryan, Giese, Washington and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-5245 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN IN SUBSTITUTE CARE SETTINGS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator WILSON from the General Committee submitted a favorable report on:
H. 3060 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Allison, J. Brown, Meacham, Elliott, Gamble, Phillips and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1670, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY PETITION FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CHILDREN BE PLACED WITH SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS, SO AS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL EXCEPTION TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT WHEN THE CHILD HAS BEEN IN FOSTER CARE FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS AFTER HAVING BEEN LEGALLY FREED FOR ADOPTION AND NO SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE HOME.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator WILSON from the General Committee submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 3106 -- Rep. Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3005 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON LICENSING, APPROVAL, OR REGISTRATION A CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF CONFORMING WITH LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3020, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUING A PROVISIONAL LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR APPROVAL, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator WILSON from the General Committee submitted a favorable report on:
H. 3207 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Shissias and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-5245 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN IN SUBSTITUTE CARE SETTINGS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator WILSON from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a majority favorable with amendment and Senator FORD a minority unfavorable report on:
H. 3238 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-435 SO AS TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO USE INMATES TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES; BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR WORK RELEASE; BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE; BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SENTENCES IMPOSED AND TIME SERVED BE COMPUTED BASED UPON A THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIVE DAY YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-560 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON WHO COMMITS A CRIME SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM BEFORE HIS RELEASE FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OF AN INMATE'S PROJECTED RELEASE DATE, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION TO NOTIFY VICTIMS AND THE LOCAL SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF THE PLACE WHERE THE INMATE IS TO BE RELEASED WHEN HE IS PLACED IN COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-30-10 AND 1-30-85, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS RESTRUCTURED WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON, AND PAROLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, RESPECTIVELY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SEPARATE SENTENCING PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SENTENCE SHOULD BE DEATH OR LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER, SO AS TO REVISE THE TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT THAT MAY BE IMPOSED DURING THIS PROCEEDING; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-625, RELATING TO RESISTING ARREST WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY BE CHARGED WITH THE CRIME, REVISE THE PENALTY, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "DEADLY WEAPON"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF CRIME VICTIMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM AWARD A CRIME VICTIM MAY RECEIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1260, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE STATE BY A CONVICTED PERSON FOR PAYMENT FROM THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DEPARTMENT OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS' RIGHT TO MAKE PAYMENT OF THE DEBT OR A PORTION OF THE DEBT A CONDITION OF PAROLE, TO SUBSTITUTE "STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE" FOR "VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND" AND TO SUBSTITUTE "SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS AND WITNESSES, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES", TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO DISCLOSE BETWEEN THE TWO DEPARTMENTS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO VICTIMS AND WITNESSES, AND TO ELIMINATE RESTITUTION AS A CONDITION OF PAROLE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR THE "PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-311, RELATING TO BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAROLE FOR THE COMMISSION OF THE CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, RELATING TO A SOLICITOR'S DISCRETION TO INVOKE A LIFE SENTENCE UPON A PERSON CONVICTED THREE TIMES FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PRIOR CONVICTIONS TO TWO BEFORE A LIFE SENTENCE MAY BE IMPOSED, EXCEPT FOR A CRIME FOR WHICH A SENTENCE OF DEATH HAS BEEN IMPOSED, TO DEFINE "LIFE IMPRISONMENT", AND REQUIRE THE SOLICITOR TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF HIS DECISIONS TO INVOKE SENTENCING UNDER THIS PROVISION BEFORE TRIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PRISONER'S PLACE OF CONFINEMENT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY" FOR "STATE PENITENTIARY"; TO ALLOW AN INMATE'S SENTENCE TO RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH A SENTENCE RENDERED IN ANOTHER STATE OR A SENTENCE RENDERED ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO NOTIFY THE SOLICITOR, SHERIFF, JUDGE, AND REGISTERED VICTIMS BEFORE RELEASING INMATES ON WORK RELEASE, TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO DENY WORK RELEASE BASED ON OPINIONS RECEIVED FROM THESE INDIVIDUALS, AND TO ALLOW INMATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS RESTITUTION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OF PRISON-MADE PRODUCTS, SO AS TO ADD THE TERM "COMMUNITY SUPERVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REDUCTION OF A SENTENCE FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR, SO AS TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR COMPUTING GOOD BEHAVIOR CREDITS, TO ELIMINATE AN INMATE'S ABILITY TO HAVE SERVED A FULL SENTENCE WHEN HE HAS SERVED THE TERM FOR WHICH HE WAS SENTENCED, LESS CREDIT FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CREDITS EARNED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE APPLIED TO PREVENT FULL PARTICIPATION IN A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REDUCTION OF A SENTENCE FOR PARTICIPATION IN AN ACADEMIC, TECHNICAL, OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM, SO AS TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR COMPUTING ACADEMIC AND WORK CREDITS, TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT FOR BOTH WORK CREDIT AND ACADEMIC CREDIT, TO NOT ALLOW A REDUCTION IN SENTENCE BELOW CERTAIN MINIMUMS, AND TO PROVIDE NO CREDIT EARNED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY BE APPLIED TO PREVENT FULL PARTICIPATION IN A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SHOCK INCARCERATION SELECTION COMMITTEE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "COMMISSIONER" AND SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AN INMATE'S PARTICIPATION IN THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURE AN INMATE IS CONSIDERED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "COMMISSIONER", TO ELIMINATE PAROLE FOR INMATES WHO COMPLETE THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, BUT REQUIRE THEM TO BE RELEASED TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND TO PAY RESTITUTION IF APPLICABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER "HOME DETENTION ACT", SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT PROBATION AND PAROLE AUTHORITY IS NOT DIMINISHED BY ANY PROVISION OF THE "HOME DETENTION ACT", SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES", AND TO NOT DIMINISH THE AUTHORITY OF THE COURTS, THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, OR THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO REGULATE OR IMPOSE CONDITIONS ON COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS THAT THE COURTS' POWERS AND THE JURISDICTION OF THE PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON BOARD ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION'S TREATMENT OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES" AND TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISION THAT MAKES FOR PAROLE PURPOSES A SENTENCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-19-5, SIX YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES AND THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES" AND SUBSTITUTE "BOARD OF PARDONS" FOR "BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-13, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURE TO PLACE AND SUPERVISE OFFENDERS ON COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, TO DEFINE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND AN INMATE'S RIGHT TO BE PLACED IN THIS PROGRAM, AND TO LIMIT THE CASES THE BOARD MUST CONSIDER; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-30, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES MEETINGS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE GRANTING PAROLE TO INMATES WHO COMMIT A CRIME AFTER JUNE 30, 1996, AND TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING PAROLES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-50, RELATING TO HEARINGS, ARGUMENTS, AND APPEARANCES BEFORE THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO LIMIT THE BOARD TO CONSIDER ONLY HEARINGS FOR PAROLE OR PARDONS AND NOT TO ALLOW AN INMATE THE RIGHT TO CONFRONTATION DURING THESE HEARINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY AND OFFICIALS COOPERATING WITH THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD'S ABILITY TO CONDUCT SURVEYS OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUPERVISION FEES PAID BY PROBATIONERS AND PAROLEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION IN THE PROGRAMS COVERED BY SUPERVISION FEES, TO GRANT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION THE AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE SUPERVISION FEES, TO MAKE PAYMENT OF A SUPERVISION FEE A CONDITION OF PROBATION, PAROLE, OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT" FOR "BOARD" AND "COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM" FOR "SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM", AND TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS FOR WHICH A PERSON MAY BE EXEMPTED FROM PAYING SUPERVISION FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AMONG THE PROGRAMS HE MUST EMPLOY STAFF TO CARRY OUT HIS DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AND EXAMINING OF PROBATION AGENTS AND CLERICAL ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TRAINING AND EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN AGENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF PROBATION AGENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE PROBATION AGENTS TO PROVIDE PERSONS RELEASED ON PAROLE OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE TERMS OF THEIR RELEASE AND MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH AND ENCOURAGE THOSE IN COMMUNITY SUPERVISION TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDUCT AND CONDITION, AND TO MAKE PROBATION AGENTS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND THE BOARD OF PARDONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-300, RELATING TO THE ISSUING OF A CITATION AND AFFIDAVIT THAT A PERSON RELEASED PURSUANT TO THE PRISON OVERCROWDING ACT IS IN VIOLATION OF HIS TERMS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO ALLOW PROBATION AGENTS TO ISSUE CITATIONS AND AFFIDAVITS TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION RELEASEES, TO SUBSTITUTE "OFFENDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ACT" FOR "PRISON OVERCROWDING POWERS ACT", AND TO ALLOW A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE TO BE SUFFICIENT PROOF OF SERVICE THAT A CITATION HAS BEEN SERVED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-910, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF THE PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES BOARD WITH RESPECT TO REPRIEVES OR COMMUTATION OF DEATH SENTENCES, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "BOARD OF PARDONS" FOR "PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES BOARD"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-950, RELATING TO GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR PARDONS, SO AS TO ALLOW A CRIME VICTIM OR A MEMBER OF A CONVICTED PERSON'S FAMILY TO PETITION FOR A PARDON FOR A PERSON WHO HAS COMPLETED COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OR HAS BEEN DISCHARGED FROM A SENTENCE AND TO ALLOW PERSONS DISCHARGED FROM A SENTENCE WITHOUT BENEFIT OF SUPERVISION BE CONSIDERED FOR A PARDON UPON THE REQUEST OF THE INDIVIDUAL ANYTIME AFTER DISCHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-20, RELATING TO THE CASE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL REVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-30, RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLAN, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "SUPERVISED PRISONERS" FOR "PAROLEES", TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLAN, SUBSTITUTE "STATE PROBATION AGENTS" FOR "STATE PROBATION AND PAROLE AGENTS", AND TO SUBSTITUTE "COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "PAROLE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLAN, SO AS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION RELEASEES AMONG INDIVIDUALS OBTAINING TREATMENT UNDER THE PLAN AND TO ELIMINATE THE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH AND SPECIAL STUDIES ON THE ISSUE OF PAROLE OUTCOMES BY THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-115, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF SUPERVISION OF A PROBATIONER UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE RESPONSIBLE COUNTY PROBATION OFFICE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE TWO-YEAR PERIOD A PROBATIONER OR SUPERVISED PRISONER MUST WAIT AFTER SATISFACTORILY COMPLETING THE CONDITIONS OF HIS PROBATION OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR TERMINATION OF SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION AND SUPERVISION FROM RELEASE FROM PRISON, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES", AND TO SUBSTITUTE "TREASURER" FOR "TREASURY"; TO REPEAL SECTION 24-1-200, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION'S ABILITY TO INQUIRE INTO INMATE'S SENTENCES, THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH INMATES ARE CONFINED AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLEMENCY; SECTION 24-13-60, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CLERKS OF COURT MUST NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF THE NUMBER OF PERSONS CONVICTED EACH TERM; SECTION 24-13-270, RELATING TO THE PREMATURE RELEASE OF PRISONERS; SECTION 24-13-610, RELATING TO THE EXTENDED WORK RELEASE PROGRAM; SECTION 24-13-620, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF EXTENDED WORK RELEASE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS; SECTION 24-13-630, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REGARDING THE EXTENDED WORK RELEASE PROGRAM; SECTION 24-13-710, RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GUIDELINES AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM; AND SECTION 24-13-720, RELATING TO INMATES WHO MAY BE PLACED IN A SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM; TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE APPROPRIATE REVISIONS TO THE CODE; AND TO SAVE PENDING MATTERS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out H. 4160 favorable:
H. 4160 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Delleney, Huff, Thomas and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1995, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN MEMBER OF THE OLD EXCHANGE BUILDING COMMISSION.
AYES
Courson Peeler Wilson Matthews Thomas Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue
NAYS
TOTAL--0
NOT VOTING
Russell Rose
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
S. 713 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION TO USE THE SENATE CHAMBER, THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE COMMITTEE HEARING ROOMS IN THE BLATT AND GRESSETTE BUILDINGS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1995, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1995, TO CONDUCT A YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bills were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S. 668 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORFEITURE OF RECOGNIZANCES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF JUDGMENTS ON RECOGNIZANCE A MAGISTRATE MAY CONFIRM TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS PLUS FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.
S. 703 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 36, ARTICLE 1, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS REGISTRY, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE REGISTRY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE, TO REVISE THE CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
S. 710 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER AND THE SEPARATE SENTENCING PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SENTENCE SHOULD BE DEATH OR LIFE IMPRISONMENT, SO AS TO ADD DISMEMBERMENT, MULTIPLE STABBING, AND MULTIPLE SHOOTING OF A PERSON TO THE LIST OF AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES A JUDGE SHALL CONSIDER OR INCLUDE IN HIS INSTRUCTIONS TO A JURY DURING THE SENTENCING PHASE OF A DEATH PENALTY PROCEEDING.
S. 730 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-47-510, 40-47-530, AND 40-47-655, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE ACCREDITING AUTHORITY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS AUTHORITY MAY BE THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OR A SUCCESSOR AUTHORITY RECOGNIZED BY THE BOARD.
S. 654 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-5-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERMIT AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 61-5-180 MAY BE ISSUED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES LOCATED EAST OF THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN A COUNTY THAT IS CONTIGUOUS TO A COUNTY THAT HAS ANNUAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX COLLECTIONS IN EXCESS OF SIX MILLION DOLLARS AND HAS PASSED A REFERENDUM AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS PURSUANT TO SECTION 61-5-180.
Senators THOMAS and GIESE desired to be recorded as voting against the third reading of S. 654.
S. 760 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTS CONSTITUTING THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY, SO AS TO INCLUDE PRACTICING PSYCHOLOGY.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Medical Affairs.
The Medical Affairs Committee proposed the following amendment (PT\1954AC.95), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting SECTION 1 of the bill and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Section 40-55-70 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(A) It shall be is unlawful for any a person not licensed under this chapter to practice as a psychologist as provided for in Section 40-55-50 or present himself or be presented to the public by any a title incorporating the name 'psychologist,', 'psychological,', or 'psychology,', except that any a psychological scientist employed by a recognized research laboratory, school, college, university, or governmental agency may represent himself by the academic or research title conferred by the administration of such the firm, institution, or agency; and except that a person may represent himself or have himself represented as a psychologist, providing he if the person is a member of the American Psychological Association or of a regional association affiliated with the American Psychological Association therewith or is eligible for such membership. Provided However, nothing in this section shall may be construed as permitting such these persons to offer their services to the public or to accept remuneration for psychological services rendered to persons or organizations other than those firms, institutions, or agencies from which they receive their salaries unless they have been licensed under this chapter. Provided, further Additionally, psychologists may receive fees for lectures presented outside their regular employment setting without being licensed.
(B) Visiting lecturers from other states also may also employ their academic or research titles or the designation 'psychologist' providing that if they are members of or eligible for membership in professional associations as stated in this section. Students of psychology, psychology interns, and other persons preparing for the profession of psychologist in recognized training institutions or facilities may be designated by titles such as including, but not limited to, 'psychological trainee,', 'psychological intern,', and other terms clearly indicating their training status. Psychologically trained individuals who do not meet requirements for licensing as provided in Section 40-55-80 are permitted to render psychological services when under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist who assumes professional responsibility for the competence of services rendered and who keeps the board informed of the nature and extent of such the services under his supervision."/
Amend title to conform.
Senator MOORE explained the amendment.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar with notice of general amendments.
The following Bill having been read the second time was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
H. 4137 -- Reps. Spearman, McAbee and Clyburn: A BILL TO CREATE THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR SALUDA COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE SALUDA COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF SALUDA COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION.
S. 731 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXAMINATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PASSING SCORE FOR EXAMINATIONS.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Medical Affairs.
The Medical Affairs Committee proposed the following amendment (JIC\5878AC.95), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:
/SECTION ___. Section 40-45-80 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 40-45-80. (A) All revenues and income from licenses, examination fees, other fees other than examination fees, sale of commodities and services, and income derived from any other board source or activity shall must be remitted to the State Treasurer as collected, when practicable, but at least once each week, and shall must be credited to the General Fund general fund of the State. All assessments, fees, or licenses shall must be levied in an amount sufficient to at least equal the amount appropriated in the annual General Appropriation Appropriations Act for the board, plus any additional funds allocated by the Budget and Control Board for implementation of the State's Personnel Compensation Plan.
(B) The board may charge the following fees in addition to those fees currently set forth in regulation:
(1) an application fee of one hundred twenty dollars;
(2) an examination fee to be paid directly to a third party who has contracted with the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation to administer the examination."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator MOORE explained the amendment.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A
CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the second reading of the Bill.
Senator DRUMMOND spoke on the Bill.
Senator THOMAS spoke on the Bill.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE proposed the following Amendment No. 10 (003.DGJ), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 8, Secretary of State, page 39, line 5 by:
COLUMN 7 COLUMN 8
STRIKING: 691,875 691,875
(28.5) (28.5)
INSERTING: 650,413 650,413
( 27.5) (27.5)
Amend sections, totals and title to conform.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE explained the amendment.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator DRUMMOND proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (001.FAR), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 10, STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE, page 0042, lines 5 and 6 by:
COLUMN 7 COLUMN 8
STRIKING: 1,071,702 1,071,702
(32.99) (32.99)
INSERTING: 894,202 894,202
(29.99) (29.99)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 10, STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE, page 0042, after line 6 by inserting:
COLUMN 7 COLUMN 8
UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS 177,500 177,500
(3.00) (3.00)
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Senator DRUMMOND explained the amendment.
Senator DRUMMOND moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senators DRUMMOND and J. VERNE SMITH proposed the following Amendment No. 8 (003.BBH), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 29, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, page 229, line 38 by:
COLUMN 7 COLUMN 8
STRIKING: 33,550,154
and
INSERTING: 37,850,154 4,300,000
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Senator J. VERNE SMITH explained the amendment.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE proposed the following Amendment No. 12 (005.DGJ), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 16, Election Commission, page 58, lines 7, 8 and 9 by striking:
the lines in their entirety.
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Senator PASSAILAIGUE explained the amendment.
Senator LEVENTIS argued contra.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senators DRUMMOND and J. VERNE SMITH proposed the following Amendment No. 9 (004.BBH), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 35, Department of Social Services, page 271, line 38 by:
COLUMN 7 COLUMN 8
STRIKING: 15,718,457 6,318,457
INSERTING: 11,418,457 2,018,457
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Senator J. VERNE SMITH explained the amendment.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE proposed the following Amendment No. 14 (OO8.DGJ), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 3, Legislative Department, page 387, line 36, by adding a new proviso to read:
3.___ (Reorg.:Study of Securities Fraud Investigations by Secretary of State) The State Reorganization Commission is authorized to study the Securities Fraud division within the Office of the Secretary of State to determine the cost effectiveness and efficiency of the division's investigative functions and to make a report and recommendation to the General Assembly at the completion of the study.
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Senator PASSAILAIGUE explained the amendment.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE proposed the following Amendment No. 11 (004.DGJ), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 8, Secretary of State, page 392, line 34, by adding a new proviso to read:
(SS: Eliminate Communciations Director) Of the state funds appropriated under "Classified Positions," the position of Director of Communications is eliminated and the funds appropriated for that position must be used to fund auditors within the Agency.
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Senator PASSAILAIGUE explained the amendment.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator GIESE proposed the following Amendment No. 6 (001.BBH), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 17E, B&C Board-Retirement Division, page 412, line 43, by adding a new proviso to read:
17E.__ (SCRS-Option) Pursuant to a request in writing filed with the system which may be made only in the current fiscal year, the surviving spouse of a deceased member of the South Carolina Retirement System who:
(1) retired after December 31, 1991, with more than twenty-five years' service credit; (2) was at least sixty-five on the retirement date; (3) elected to receive maximum benefits; and (4) died less than six months after the effective date of retirement, may revoke the payment election made by the deceased spouse and, upon repayment to the system of all contributions made by the deceased member plus interest, elect a method of payment under Option 2.
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Senator GIESE argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment and Senator DRUMMOND argued contra.
Senator DRUMMOND moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The amendment was laid on the table.
Senators WILSON, COURSON and GIESE desired to be recorded as voting against the motion to table the amendment.
Senator LEVENTIS proposed the following Amendment No. 16 (001.DGJ), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 50, Department of Commerce, page 472, line 29, by adding a new proviso to read:
50.____ (CMRC: Grant Funds Carry Forward) Any unexpended balance on June 30, of the prior fiscal year, for Matching National Grant Funds, may be carried forward to the current fiscal year and used for matching committed and/or unanticipated grant funds.
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Senator LEVENTIS explained the amendment.
Senator LEVENTIS moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator LEVENTIS proposed the following Amendment No. 17 (002.DGJ), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 50, Department of Commerce, page 472, line 29, by adding a new proviso to read:
50.____ (CMRC: Supplemental Carry Forward) Any unexpended funds from FY 94 Supplemental Appropriation Act 528, Section 3(11) and Section 3(42) for airport improvements may be carried forward from FY 95 into FY 96 and expended for the same purpose.
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Senator LEVENTIS explained the amendment.
Senator LEVENTIS moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE proposed the following Amendment No. 13 (007.DGJ), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 72, General & Temporary, page 494, Proviso 72.38(I), lines 3 and 4, by striking:
"of the Public Service Commission and Employment Security Commission"
Amend further lines 4, 5 and 6, by striking:
"Members of the Worker's Compensation Commission are entitled to a subsistence allowance in the amount as provided in this Act for members of the General Assembly."
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Senators PASSAILAIGUE and McCONNELL argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment and Senators LEVENTIS and COURTNEY argued contra.
Senator COURTNEY moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
AYES
Courtney Holland Martin Richter Saleeby Short Stilwell Waldrep
NAYS
Alexander Bryan Cork Courson Drummond Ford Giese Glover Gregory Lander Leventis McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Peeler Reese Rose Ryberg Setzler Smith, G. Smith, J.V. Thomas Washington Williams Wilson
The Senate refused to table the amendment. The question then was the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
I wish the Journal to reflect that I abstained from any activity on this amendment as I represent people before the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission.
I wish the Journal to reflect that I abstained from any activity on Amendment No. 13 as I represent people before the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission.
I certify that I took no action in the consideration of Amendment No. 13 which would preclude my representation of a client under the provisions of Section 8-13-745.
Senators WASHINGTON, CORK and RANKIN proposed the following Amendment No. 31 (003.FAR), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 3B, LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, page 0009, lines 5 & 6 by inserting:
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33,000 33,000
(1.00) (1.00)
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Senator DRUMMOND explained the amendment.
Senator DRUMMOND moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator LEVENTIS proposed the following Amendment No. 18 (006.DGJ), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 54, Public Service Commission, page 335, lines 13 and 14 by:
COLUMN 7 COLUMN 8
STRIKING: 302,294
(7.00)
INSERTING: 383,365
(10.00)
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Senator LEVENTIS explained the amendment.
Senator LEVENTIS moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator DRUMMOND proposed the following Amendment No. 38 (008.RDY), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 19, Department of Education, page 196, lines 20-21 by:
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STRIKING: O. NEW INITIATIVES-
HIGHER ORDER
INSERTING: O. PROBLEM
SOLVING SKILLS
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 19, Department of Education, page 196, lines 29-30 by:
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STRIKING: ALLOC EIA-HIGHER
ORDER THINKING 1,012,393
INSERTING: ALLOC EIA-PROBLEM
SOLVING SKILLS 1,012,393
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 19, Department of Education, page 196, lines 32-34 by:
COLUMN 7 COLUMN 8
STRIKING: TOTAL NEW INITIATIVES-
HIGHER ORDER PROB SOL 1,394,776
(1.00)
INSERTING: TOTAL-PROBLEM
SOLVING SKILLS 1,394,776
(1.00)
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Senator DRUMMOND explained the amendment.
Senator DRUMMOND moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator SETZLER proposed the following Amendment No. 39A (001.SD), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 19, Department of Education, page 438, Proviso 19A.69, line 36, by striking:
\of the current fiscal year\
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 19, Department of Education, page 438, Proviso 19A.69, line 32, by striking:
\this Section, Under X.\
and inserting :
\Part IA, Section 19.X,\
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Senator SETZLER explained the amendment.
Senator SETZLER moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator SETZLER proposed the following Amendment No. 53 (019.EMS), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 19, Department of Education, page 438, Proviso 19A.66, by striking line 20 and inserting:
/students with dyscalculia and other learning disabilities in mathematics to use calculators in the math portion of the exit examination to be in effect in time for the Summer/.
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Senator SETZLER explained the amendment.
Senator SETZLER moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
At 4:05 P.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate receded from business not to exceed fifteen minutes.
At 4:20 P.M., the Senate resumed.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE proposed the following Amendment No. 55 (3362R200.ELP), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 47, Department of Natural Resources, page 309, by striking lines 8 and 9 in their entirety.
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Senator PASSAILAIGUE explained the amendment.
Senator LEVENTIS argued contra.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE moved that the amendment be adopted.
Senator LEVENTIS moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
AYES
Alexander Cork Drummond Gregory Hayes Lander Leventis Matthews McGill Patterson Saleeby Smith, J.V. Washington Williams
NAYS
Bryan Courson Courtney Giese Leatherman McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Peeler Rankin Reese Richter Rose Russell Ryberg Setzler Short Stilwell Thomas Waldrep Wilson
The Senate refused to table the amendment. The question then was the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE proposed the following Amendment No. 23 (006.RDY), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 18B, Higher Education Tuition Grants, page 418, Proviso 18B.2, lines 24-25, by striking:
Proviso 18B.2 in its entirety.
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Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment and Senators SETZLER and WASHINGTON argued contra.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE moved that the amendment be adopted.
Senator CORK moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
AYES
Alexander Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Ford Gregory Hayes Jackson Lander Leatherman Martin Matthews Mescher Moore Patterson Rankin Russell Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Smith, G. Smith, J.V. Thomas Waldrep Washington
NAYS
Giese McConnell McGill O'Dell Passailaigue Peeler Reese Richter Rose Short Stilwell Wilson
The amendment was laid on the table.
Senators MATTHEWS, PATTERSON, WASHINGTON and GLOVER proposed the following Amendment No. 62 (002.BBH), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 30, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, page 448, Proviso 30.14, line 39, by inserting after "Board" the following:
";provided, however, that the Department may not act unilaterally to reduce the funds for the Sickle Cell program greater than such stipulated percentage."
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Senator MATTHEWS explained the amendment.
Senator GIESE argued contra.
Senator MATTHEWS moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator LEVENTIS proposed the following Amendment No. 64A (3362R207.PPL), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 34, Department of Public Safety, page 460, Proviso 34.1, line 39, by inserting:
/Nothing shall prohibit the Treasury of the State from accepting voluntary payment of fees from private or public entities to defray the actual expenses incurred for services provided by the Department of Public Safety./
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Senator LEVENTIS argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Senator LEVENTIS moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator DRUMMOND asked unanimous consent to make a motion that all previously carried over amendments to Part IA and Part IB be carried over to third reading.
Senator CORK objected.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, all previously carried over amendments to Part IA and Part IB were carried over to third reading.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CONSIDERATION OF PART II AMENDMENTS.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH proposed the following Amendment No. 30 (BR1\18460AC.95), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part II, Section 2, by adding appropriately lettered subsections to read:
/__. Section 44-2-50(B) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Part II, Section 80E of Act 497 of 1994, is further amended to read:
"(B) The department shall keep an accurate record of costs and expenses incurred under the provisions of this chapter for the rehabilitation of sites contaminated with petroleum or petroleum products released from underground storage tanks and to make this record public on a quarterly basis, and, except as otherwise provided in Section 44-2-110, the department thereafter shall diligently pursue the recovery of any sum so incurred from the person responsible or from the United States government under any applicable federal law, unless the department finds the amount involved too small or the likelihood of success too uncertain. The department shall provide the forms necessary for an application for compensation of site rehabilitation costs to the Superb Account and for compensation of rehabilitation costs from the Superb Account. By March 10, 1995 1996, the department shall submit to the General Assembly regulations addressing the following:
(1) General procedures that response action contractors must follow during site rehabilitation.
(2) General requirements that identify allowable costs for site rehabilitation activities, procedures for payment, provisions for auditing of claims paid, provisions for recovery of costs for ineligible or inappropriate activities, and procedures for addressing related disputes.
(3) Prioritizing expenditures from the Superb fund for site rehabilitation activities. This system for prioritizing sites releases must be based on available technical information and shall consider the potential risk to human health and the environment. Sites Releases at sites that present an imminent threat to human health and the environment shall receive first priority for receiving Superb funds to eliminate the imminent threat. All other releases at sites must be prioritized based on the available technical information so that the appropriate level of assessment is performed at the site. The assessment should adequately define the extent and severity of contamination at each site so that a determination of appropriate actions can be made. A proper assessment includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) site specific geology;
(b) distance to drinking water sources or Wellhead Protection Areas;
(c) concentrations in soil and ground water;
(d) depth to ground water; and
(e) potential for an emergency situation, including fire or explosion hazard.
(4) Develop a system to determine the appropriate actions for releases at sites based on the results of the assessment. This system also shall also determine standards in the soil and ground water. The standards must be based on the potential risk to human health and the environment and take into account the current and reasonably potential use of the ground water as drinking water. The standards shall provide that no additional site rehabilitation is required if site-specific concentrations in soil and ground water are below applicable standards.
(5) Procedures for determining site-specific corrective actions. If contaminant concentrations are above the standards set forth pursuant to item (4), a site-specific evaluation must be conducted utilizing site-specific risk assessment. The procedures to determine acceptable levels of risk must include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) identification and elimination of sources of soil and ground water contamination;
(b) identification of transport mechanisms and exposure pathways;
(c) evaluation of exposure scenarios and potential receptors;
(d) consideration of land use and surrounding land use;
(e) evaluation of other appropriate scientific data;
(f) use of appropriate statistical procedures and modeling protocols;
(g) evaluation of the use of institutional and engineering controls; and
(h) consideration of technological limitations.
The regulations shall further provide that determination of completion of site rehabilitation must be based on achievement of corrective action standards.
(6) Procedures for coordinating all permits necessary to implement a corrective action plan.
(7) An appeals process for those owners or operators who are denied access to the Superb fund because they were found not to be in substantial compliance under Section 44-2-40(B)(A)."
__. Section 44-2-60(A) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Part II, Section 43C of Act 501 of 1992, is further amended to read:
"(A) The owner or operator of an underground storage tank which stores or is intended to store petroleum or petroleum products shall register the tank with the department. The owner or operator of the tank shall display a registration certificate listing all registered tanks at a facility and in plain view in the office or the kiosk of the facility where the tanks are registered. Upon application for a registration certificate, the owner or operator shall pay to the department an initial registration fee of one hundred dollars a tank and an annual renewal fee of one hundred dollars a tank a year. No person may place petroleum or petroleum products and no owner or operator may cause petroleum or petroleum products to be placed into an underground storage tank for which the owner or operator does not hold a currently valid registration. The funds generated by the registration fee may be used by the department for administration of the provisions of this chapter and for administration of the underground storage tank regulatory program established by this chapter. The amount used for administration may not exceed three million dollars a year."
__. Section 44-2-120 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Part II, Section 43G of Act 501 of 1992, is further amended to read:
"Section 44-2-120. (A) The department shall promulgate regulations relating to the evaluation and approval of site rehabilitation contractors to perform work pursuant to this chapter. In doing so, the department, where appropriate, may utilize or incorporate national or state licensing or certification programs that may assist in this endeavor. The department in these regulations may distinguish between different types of site rehabilitation contractors. The regulations promulgated pursuant to this section shall include the following requirements for site rehabilitation contractors:
(1) requirements for minimum knowledge and experience relating to the performance of site rehabilitation activities;
(2) requirements for types and minimum amounts of liability insurance to be maintained by approved contractors;
(3) requirements for public notice of requests for approval applications, evaluation of applications, and subsequent publication of a list of approved contractors;
(4) requirements for actions to be taken in the event that an approved contractor fails to maintain the approval;
(5) requirements for use of an owner or operator's personnel or equipment in performing site rehabilitation activities.
(B) The approval of a site rehabilitation contractor pursuant to this section in no way shall establish liability or responsibility on the part of the department or the State of South Carolina in regards to the services provided by the contractor or circumstances which may occur as a result of such services.
(C) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit an owner or operator of an underground storage tank from conducting site rehabilitation or cleanup through contractors, subcontractors, or qualified personnel employed by them. However, the department may prohibit from participating in site rehabilitation under this chapter any contractor or subcontractor or person who:
(a)(1) is not a South Carolina registered professional geologist or engineer, or is not bonded or insured for the full costs of site rehabilitation;
(b)(2) has had administrative or civil enforcement action under the provisions of this chapter taken against him within the last three years;
(c)(3) has demonstrated repeated noncompliance with criteria requirements for direct billing or reimbursement compensation established by the department under Section 44-2-50(B); or
(d)(4) has demonstrated repeated inability to perform site rehabilitation in accordance with accepted industry standards;
(5) has failed to maintain the requirements necessary for approval as a site rehabilitation contractor under this section."/
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Senator J. VERNE SMITH explained the amendment.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator DRUMMOND proposed the following Amendment No. 34 (JIC\5888HTC.95), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part II, page 518, beginning on page 517, by striking SECTION 34 and inserting:
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-27-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ACT, NOTWITHSTANDING THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FOR "HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REIMBURSEMENT", THERE MUST BE ANNUALLY APPROPRIATED WHATEVER AMOUNT IS NECESSARY TO REIMBURSE TO COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR ALL REIMBURSABLE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS ALLOWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF LAW.
The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 6-27-45. Notwithstanding the amount appropriated in the annual general appropriation act for 'Homestead Exemption Reimbursement', there must be annually appropriated whatever amount is necessary to reimburse the counties and municipalities of the State for all reimbursed homestead exemptions allowed in accordance with the provisions of law."/
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Senator DRUMMOND explained the amendment.
Senator DRUMMOND moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator DRUMMOND proposed the following Amendment No. 4 (002.FAR), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part II, Section 37, page 518, line 41, by striking "official United States Census for 1990" and inserting "most recent United States census"
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Senator DRUMMOND explained the amendment.
Senator DRUMMOND moved that the amendment be adopted.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator LEATHERMAN proposed the following Amendment No. 51 (3362R102.HKL), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part II, Section 41, page 520, line 9, by striking on line 9: /Any transfer by the Budget and Control Board must be reported to the Joint Bond Review Committee./ and inserting:
/Any transfer by the Budget and Control Board must first be reviewed by the Joint Bond Review Committee./
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Senator LEATHERMAN explained the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
Senators WILSON and THOMAS proposed the following Amendment No. 52 (JIC\5894HTC.95):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part II, Section 55, page 529, by striking subsection A on lines 12 through 18 and inserting:
/A. Article 3, Chapter 37, Title 12 of the 1976 Code, is amended by adding:
"Section 12-37-257. (A) Property classified pursuant to Section 12-43-220(c) is exempt from property taxes levied for other than bonded indebtedness and payments pursuant to lease-purchase agreements for capital construction as provided in this subsection. For the 1995 property tax year, the exemption applies against millage imposed for school operations and the amount of fair market value of the homestead that is exempt from such millage is 82,000 dollars. For tax years after 1995, the exemption extends to all operating millages on homesteads and the amount of fair market value exempt from tax must be provided in the annual general appropriations act. It is the intention of the General Assembly annually and cumulatively to provide sufficient funds so that the amount of fair market value exempt pursuant to this section attains and thereafter remains at one hundred percent of fair market value. The exemption allowed by this section is in addition to the exemption provided in Section 12-37-250.
(B) Taxing entities must be reimbursed in the manner provided in Section 12-37-270 for the revenue lost as a result of the homestead exemption provided in this section except that ninety percent of the reimbursement must be paid in the last quarter of the calendar year.
(C) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, property exempted from property taxation in the manner provided in this section is considered taxable property for purposes of bonded indebtedness pursuant to Sections 14 and 15 of Article X of the Constitution of this State, and for purposes of computing the 'index of taxpaying ability' pursuant to Section 59-20-20(3).
(D) The exemption allowed by this section is conditional on full funding of the Education Finance Act and on an appropriation by the General Assembly each year reimbursing school districts an amount equal to the Department of Revenue and Taxation's estimate of total school tax revenue loss resulting from the exemption in the next fiscal year."/
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Senators WILSON and THOMAS argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment and Senator DRUMMOND argued contra.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the amendment.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, debate was interrupted by adjournment.
MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. C. Edgar Williams, Jr. of Rock Hill, S.C.
Senator DRUMMOND moved that, when the Senate adjourns, it stand adjourned to meet Tuesday, May 2, 1995, at 2:00 P.M., which motion was adopted.
At 6:40 P.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 2:00 P.M.
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